Seven countries where Indians can use UPI to make payments

Modi posted on X saying, “The launch of India’s UPI services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius underscores the robust linkages between our countries.”

Here’s a list of the countries that have started accepting payments through UPI:

1 – Bhutan (UPI)

NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) and Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) of Bhutan partnered for implementing BHIM UPI QR-based payments in the country on July 13, 2021, being the first country enabling UPI transactions.

2 – Oman (UPI and Rupay)

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), International Payments Ltd (NIPL), and the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) was signed on October 4, 2022.

3 – Mauritius (UPI and Rupay)

An Indian visiting Mauritius can use UPI to make payments to local businesses. Banks in Mauritius have been allowed to issue Rupay cards locally through MauCAS card network.

4 – Sri Lanka (UPI)

Indians visiting Sri Lanka will be enabled to make QR-code based payments n the country using UPI apps.

5 – Nepal (UPI)

Indian citizens can make bank transfers from and to Nepal using UPI ID through mobile banking.

6 – France (UPI)

On February 2, the UPI payment system was formally launched at the Eiffel Towe in Paris.

7 – UAE (UPI)

The UAE has also been listed among the countries where UPI services are accepted.

UPI in other Southeast Asian countries

NIPL had signed an agreement with the Liquid Group to enable QR-based UPI payments in 10 Southeast Asian countries including Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong.